Circles Volunteers

Our Circles Community Connector Volunteers aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst older people aged 50+ in Doncaster. Everyone is different and there are many reasons why someone might be feeling lonely or socially isolated, but with your help we can support people to plan a personalised route forward and empower them to move from ‘couch to out and about’; to form new friendships or social networks, and to maintain independence, build resilience and improve their health and wellbeing.

What will your role involve?

Confidence building, encouraging and motivating! You will be supporting someone to help them plan what they’d like to do to move toward more fulfilling days. You might, for example, help to research an art club to join, accompany someone to a group if they are worried to go on their own at first; travel on the bus there together; or support them in developing a new friendship group. Some people might only need short term support and others might need a bit longer but we encourage independence and always have a goal in mind.

How to apply

Please complete our volunteer application form and email it to Volunteering Officer, Helen, at volunteering@ageukdoncaster.org.uk. You can also email her on that address if you would like to chat about the role. Alternatively you can call us on 01302 812345. We’d love to answer any questions you might have.